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Disney’s Hollywood Studios Entrance Transformed Overnight

Stepping into Disney’s Hollywood Studios always feels like walking onto a movie set. The palm-lined street, the classic music, and that golden view down Hollywood Boulevard toward the Chinese Theater just hit different. It’s one of those park entrances that sets a vibe instantly.

Which is why fans did a double-take recently, noticing that Disney quietly changed the entrance area overnight — and it’s not a subtle update.

Crowds walking in front of the Chinese Theatre at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Credit: Disney Dining

A Brand-New Stage to Welcome Guests

Right near the front of the park, a brand-new stage has appeared where there used to be open space. If you’re heading in and expecting the usual wide walkway toward the central hub, your eyes immediately land on this fresh platform instead.

It’s clean, modern, and clearly intentional — not some temporary rolling setup. Disney doesn’t drop a stage at the entrance without a purpose, and fans are already connecting the dots.

All Eyes Are on Jollywood Nights

This change didn’t happen at a random time. Hollywood Studios is about to enter its most glamorous time of year: Jollywood Nights season. With its jazzy holiday energy, stage shows, musical numbers, and glittery performing acts, the event leans heavily on entertainment.

And this new stage? It feels built for it.

Picture this: guests arriving for Jollywood Nights, greeted by performers, live vocals, festive characters, or maybe even a special welcome moment as the event kicks off. Instead of easing into the night, the show begins the second you step foot in the park. That fits perfectly with Jollywood’s vintage-Hollywood-holiday theme.

Jingle Ball Jingle Bam Chinese Theater Disney's Hollywood Studios
Credit: Disney

A Small Change With Major Energy

Let’s be honest. Hollywood Studios hits hardest when it feels alive — when music is playing, entertainers pop up unexpectedly, and you feel like you’re inside a Hollywood production. This stage gives Disney a brand-new tool to bring that feeling to life.

Sure, it alters the usual entrance view a bit. But if it means more entertainment, atmosphere, and holiday magic for guests? Hard to complain.

Disney didn’t just add a stage. They added anticipation.

And with Jollywood Nights around the corner, we’re ready for the curtain to rise.

Andrew Boardwine

A frequent visitor of Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort, Andrew will likely be found freefalling on Twilight Zone Tower of Terror or enjoying Pirates of the Caribbean. Over at Universal, he'll be taking in the thrills of the Jurassic World Velocicoaster and Revenge of the Mummy

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